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It is so easy for us web designers to overlook the viewpoint of web design users in our frantic effort to deliver the latest technology using the best coding and cool designs. The fact is, unless web users are able to understand, use and navigate quickly through a web site, it will probably not achieve its objectives. I am not suggesting that all web design solutions are simple. A lot of web sites actually deliver very complex online solutions. However, no matter how intricate the web design solution, the interface with the user must always be simple and clear.
Web site users generally do not spend more than 10 seconds on a site. This is the nature of the online audience. There is so much information out there, so many web sites, so little time. We live in a ‘zapping’ society where patience, endurance, tolerance for the unusual are words that are fast disappearing. As internet connections and processing speeds increase almost exponentially, we tend to flick quicker from one web site to another in an effort to see more or just out of habit. This is the web designer’s nightmare. How to get the web user to stay longer on a site, spot the calls to action and actually get an action.
A good web design solution should address this issue. In my opinion, the simpler the web design, the easier the navigation and the more you explain how your web site works, the greater your chances of attracting attention and generating leads with your web site. Look at Google. The backend of the search engines involves the most complex web coding on the Internet, yet there could not be a simpler interface than a text box to search using keywords. It works because users prefer simple and straightforward web design solutions.
So, the next time you are pondering over a web design project, think simplicity. Get every obstacle out of the way of your web user. He the latter hesitates while navigating, rethink your web design. Use familiar navigation paths and icons. People like to encounter the familiar in web designs. They are comfortable with web design features they see regularly on the Internet. Innovation is fine, but get the balance right. You can preach change as much as you want, as long as you do not change too much.
So, simple navigation, familiar icons and buttons, explicit and simple instructions are some of the basic ingredients to capturing the speeding attention of your web user. However, bear in mind that search engine crawlers do need content to figure out what your web site is about. A good balance would be to keep the top fold of your web design nice and simple with the bare essential whilst including enough text further down your web page. The text can be useful information about your products and web design services for instance.
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School Webmasters specializes in school web design for districts, individual schools, and educational organizations. In addition, we have recently added teachers websites to our repertoire. Customer satisfaction, not profit, is our primary concern, and we believe in helping school administrators and staff stay focused on their mission critical jobs while we make their school systems websites professional, informative, and effective. At School Webmasters, we do so by managing projects ranging …
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I'm in the market looking for someone to desing websites for me and you'd be surprised at how hard it is for me to find one! Sure, there are lots of them around, but how do I choose one?
I browse through yellow pages and directories. I look at their ad design as a first qualifier to see if they have an attractive ad, clear message and in general, if they're "up and up". I also check out their websites of course, because that is the most basic indicator of the class of work. I have to admit though, it's hard to find someone this way.
I also ask for referrals. I look at my vendors websites, my customers websites, and anyone else that I come across that has an attractive website. If I like their website, I ask who designs it for them. That helps.
Lastly, I ask my advertising agency/ graphic designer and anyone in the creative design business for referals. I find this to be the most effective way.
However, here's what I recommend from someone on the other side.
Follow up on referrals.
I find people don't call. For example, I like someone's website. I ask them who designed it. they're happy to tell me and said they'd call the desginer and have them give me a call. the designer wait weeks to call me. tells me they don't care much for new business. if someone gives you a lead, BE SURE TO FOLLOW UP ON IT IMMEDIATELY. if you don't, it reflects poorly on you and the referrer. they won't give out your name next time.
Make your website professional and your best work.
it's the first judge of your work. duh. if they don't like your site, they're not going to hire you to design their site. it should reflect what you offer, your class, your range, your style. make it tasteful.
Convey professionalism.
I'm always afraid to try anyone who I think is a fly by night operation. I want someone who's been around for a while, knows what they're doing, and will be around to continue to provide services for years to come. I hate shopping for new designers. Convey that implicitly. you've been around, you're going to be around. you're not some guy in a basement that can just do cool graphics.
Provide all around service.
be their website solution provider. help with hosting, domain registration, marketing, ecommerce, shopping cart, whatever it is that they need. be the e-solution for your clients. it's a much appreciated service.
Develop a niche market
I'm in the food business. I know people in the food business. I want a designer that understands food business. over time, we all end up using the same people. the advertising agency that I work with, 80% of their clients are food people. Over time, it becomes their expertise and makes it that much easier for them to get more food clients. People want you to understand their business, especially since an effective website HAS to tie into their core business needs and functions.
Save your money on banners, searches, sponsorships, and other things that cost money. Develop relationships. Cultivate referals. Be professional. Provide excellent service. If you just do this, you'll already be well above the crowd. and it doesn't cost you anything other than time and attention.